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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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